used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "EVERY SCOUT TO FEED A SOLDIER" The returning scouts found Hillsgrove buzzing with preparation.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Several of the young men had already enlisted in army or navy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The post-office, courthouse, and many of the stores displayed inspiring posters urging others to do the same.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Several of the young men had already enlisted in army or navy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
buzzingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌzɪŋ/
noisy like the sound of a bee
From this reading "EVERY SCOUT TO FEED A SOLDIER" The returning scouts found Hillsgrove buzzing with preparation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
courthousenounUS /ˈkɔːrthaʊs/
a government building that houses the offices of a county government
From this reading The post-office, courthouse, and many of the stores displayed inspiring posters urging others to do the same.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The post-office, courthouse, and many of the stores displayed inspiring posters urging others to do the same.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The post-office, courthouse, and many of the stores displayed inspiring posters urging others to do the same.
drilledadjectiveUS /drɪld/
trained in a skill by repetitious practice
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading Several of the young men had already enlisted in army or navy.
EVERYdeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "EVERY SCOUT TO FEED A SOLDIER" The returning scouts found Hillsgrove buzzing with preparation.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
provide as food
From this reading "EVERY SCOUT TO FEED A SOLDIER" The returning scouts found Hillsgrove buzzing with preparation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
set up or found
From this reading "EVERY SCOUT TO FEED A SOLDIER" The returning scouts found Hillsgrove buzzing with preparation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
Hillsgrove
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From this reading "EVERY SCOUT TO FEED A SOLDIER" The returning scouts found Hillsgrove buzzing with preparation.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading The post-office, courthouse, and many of the stores displayed inspiring posters urging others to do the same.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The post-office, courthouse, and many of the stores displayed inspiring posters urging others to do the same.
the force of workers available
From this reading Several of the young men had already enlisted in army or navy.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading Several of the young men had already enlisted in army or navy.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Several of the young men had already enlisted in army or navy.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
others
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From this reading The post-office, courthouse, and many of the stores displayed inspiring posters urging others to do the same.
Plattsburg
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From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
post-office
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From this reading The post-office, courthouse, and many of the stores displayed inspiring posters urging others to do the same.
postersnounUS /ˈpoʊstərz/
plural of “poster” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading The post-office, courthouse, and many of the stores displayed inspiring posters urging others to do the same.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading "EVERY SCOUT TO FEED A SOLDIER" The returning scouts found Hillsgrove buzzing with preparation.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading "EVERY SCOUT TO FEED A SOLDIER" The returning scouts found Hillsgrove buzzing with preparation.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The post-office, courthouse, and many of the stores displayed inspiring posters urging others to do the same.
SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "EVERY SCOUT TO FEED A SOLDIER" The returning scouts found Hillsgrove buzzing with preparation.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "EVERY SCOUT TO FEED A SOLDIER" The returning scouts found Hillsgrove buzzing with preparation.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of the young men had already enlisted in army or navy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "EVERY SCOUT TO FEED A SOLDIER" The returning scouts found Hillsgrove buzzing with preparation.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The post-office, courthouse, and many of the stores displayed inspiring posters urging others to do the same.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "EVERY SCOUT TO FEED A SOLDIER" The returning scouts found Hillsgrove buzzing with preparation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "EVERY SCOUT TO FEED A SOLDIER" The returning scouts found Hillsgrove buzzing with preparation.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
two times
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading The post-office, courthouse, and many of the stores displayed inspiring posters urging others to do the same.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In fact, so changed was the atmosphere of the town that it was hard to believe they had been away for little more than a week.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
which person or people
From this reading A home guard was being organized for the purpose of dealing effectually with any sort of disturbance from resident foreigners, while a number of men, both young and middle-aged, talked of forming a regular military troop to be drilled twice weekly on the green by army officers or men who had been at Plattsburg.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "EVERY SCOUT TO FEED A SOLDIER" The returning scouts found Hillsgrove buzzing with preparation.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Several of the young men had already enlisted in army or navy.
